extremely

adverb

ex·​treme·​ly ik-ˈstrēm-lē How to pronounce extremely (audio)
Synonyms of extremelynext
1
: in an extreme manner
2
: to an extreme extent

Examples of extremely in a Sentence

an extremely hot day
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Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of extremely was in 1509

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“Extremely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremely. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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